Kohli, Pujara hit 50s; India build lead
August 20, 2018 17:16
India 185-2 (55 ovs) & 329 vs Eng 161 | Scorecard
Spin introduced as Adil Rashid comes into the attack, to bowl the 51st over. Kohli clips the first ball on the leg side for a single and Pujara cuts the last ball for a four through the covers.
In the next over, Kohli loses his focus as he chases a wide one from Broad and is beaten.
But three balls later, he plays a classical cover for a boundary as Broad gifts him a wide half-volley.
He again drives the next ball through the same region for two runs and nearly loses his wicket off the next. Kohli looks to force the last ball from Broad through the off-side but gets a thick inside edge which narrowly misses the stumps and goes behind for a boundary, as India collect 10 runs from the over, with Kohli taking his score into the 40s.
Pujara drives Rashid into the covers for one and Kohli gets a thick outside edge off the next ball for three runs to thirdman.
In the next over, Kohli clips Broad square on the leg side for two runs and then takes one to take the lead to 350.
A single to Pujara off the last ball helps him raise his half-century from 147 balls and Captain Kohli applauds his No. 3's contribution, who has made a strong comeback with the bat.
In the next over, Kohli steers Rashid through point for a single to complete his second successive half-century of the game.
India have reached 185 for two in 55 overs, for an overall lead of 353 runs.
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